The John Lovell Show

Is AI a tool we can use for good—or are we building a digital Tower of Babel? John Lovell sits down with Landon Chase, CEO of Real Faith Ministries, for a candid conversation about artificial intelligence, faith, and the battle for our attention. They debate whether social media has helped or harmed us, where useful AI assistance becomes outsourced thinking, and what happens when technology promis...

For a long time, discipline has been crowned king. But what happens when the motivation leaks, the fire goes out, and you find yourself just going through the motions? In this episode, John Lovell breaks down why discipline alone isn't enough and makes the case for reigniting your passion as the true engine of a fulfilling life. From avoiding the trap of becoming a jaded "shell of a man&q...

The rule was 500 feet. A Navy SEAL was pinned down. Ryan “Max Afterburner” Bodenheimer had a decision to make. Former F-15E combat pilot and F-16 Thunderbirds demonstration pilot Max Afterburner joins John Lovell to share the stories behind the cockpit—from a low-altitude rescue mission in Afghanistan to a close call in a Thunderbirds formation. Ryan also opens up about losing his best friend duri...

Want more sex in your marriage—but don’t know how to bring it up without starting a fight? John Lovell sits down with Ryan Frederick of Fierce Marriage for a candid conversation about sex, trust, and pursuing your wife. After 23 years of marriage, Ryan says intimacy can get better with time. But what does it take to get there? They discuss the “every other day” conversation, why husbands and wives...

Good employees are harder to find than ever—which means it has never been easier for a driven man to win at work. This week, John Lovell pulls no punches on the soft, lazy culture sandbagging the modern workforce. If you want your career trajectory to be meteoric, you have to learn how to count the cost, accept hard knocks, and show up ready to add undeniable value. In this episode, we break down:...

Do you have the spirit of a protector, but find yourself focused only on physical defense? In this episode, John takes the narrow concept of security and expands it outwardly to reveal the hidden blind spots where many protectors are unwittingly dropping the ball. Join John for a 30,000-foot flyover and a personal audit across the five critical domains of true protection — physical, financial, spi...

Twenty years together—but their marriage wasn’t always this good. John and Rebekah Lovell open up about the power struggles, selfishness, and communication mistakes that made their early years so difficult. John admits that leading men on a battlefield didn’t prepare him to lead well as a husband. Becka reflects on control, criticism, and what she learned about respect and submission. From an argu...

Is the damage already done? Decades ago, former KGB defector Yuri Bezmenov exposed a chilling, top-secret Soviet plan designed to conquer America without ever firing a single shot. It wasn't a war fought with tanks or bombs—it was a long-term psychological blueprint designed to fundamentally alter our perception of reality. In this episode, John Lovell breaks down Bezmenov’s infamous 4 Stages...

Why is there a war on reality—and why did Charlie Kirk matter so much in that fight? John Lovell sits down with Christian apologist and author Frank Turek for a powerful conversation about truth, faith, culture, and the battle over reality itself. Frank shares his personal perspective on his friend Charlie Kirk, why he believes Charlie represented truth in an increasingly hostile culture, and what...

Are you suffering from doomscrolling and headline anxiety? You aren't alone. Today, we are putting down the toxic news cycles to look at the big picture. John shares a practical guide on maintaining perspective, protecting your mental health, and shifting your heart toward gratitude in a chaotic world. If you are ready to reclaim your focus, master your mindset, and find real hope despite the...

Is abortion just another political issue—or is it one of the defining spiritual and cultural battles of our time? In this episode of The John Lovell Show, John sits down with pro-life activist, author, and filmmaker Seth Gruber for a wide-ranging conversation about abortion in America, the Christian response to the abortion industry, spiritual warfare, the early church, and what it will take to pr...

Beef prices are climbing, America’s cattle inventory has fallen to levels not seen in more than 70 years, and fewer family farms are left to produce the food we depend on. So what is actually happening to America’s beef supply—and is this problem going to get worse before it gets better? John sits down with third-generation cattle farmer Adam Williams to unpack what’s happening behind the scenes o...

What if the modern life we call progress is actually making us less human? Retired Navy SEAL and 3 of 7 Project founder Chadd Wright joins former Army Ranger John Lovell for one of the most direct and vulnerable conversations on the show. Together, they challenge the modern definition of success—and ask whether real success looks less like status, wealth, travel, and endless reach, and more like p...

What happened to bread—and why are so many people blaming gluten? John sits down with food scientist Sue Becker of Bread Beckers to uncover the dark history of modern flour. Sue explains how industrial milling removed the bran, germ, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and essential oils from wheat to create a softer, longer-lasting white flour—and how many of those valuable byproducts ended up in animal f...

Doesn't it seem like everyone is angry? John discusses ways to use anger rather than be used by it.

Why does peace with Iran keep appearing close—only to collapse again? On this episode of The John Lovell Show, John goes solo to break down three reasons he believes a lasting agreement with Iran may be far more difficult than Western leaders realize. He examines Iran’s military position, nuclear ambitions, the religious and historical forces behind the conflict, and why negotiating with the Irani...

John Lovell sits down with special guest Adam James to learn how you can leverage the amazingly accurate Core Values Index (CVI) psychometric assessment to grow as a person, partner and team member of any organization. Find out if you are a Builder, Banker, Merchant, or an Innovator and what makes you "tick". This conversation will help you get the resources and tools you need to thrive...

Pastor Doug Wilson joins John Lovell for a wide-ranging conversation about why modern culture cannot sustain itself—and why, as Doug puts it, “In the long run, stupidity doesn’t work.” They examine secularism, feminism, the growing divide between Gen Z men and women, marriage, family, education, church leadership, and the recovery of biblical masculinity. Doug also explains how he built a multigen...

John is no longer handling the day-to-day management of Warrior Poet Society. He remains the founder, owner, creative voice, and driving force behind the mission, but he has handed operational leadership to one of his closest friends: Chris Speten. In this conversation, John and Chris explain why the change was necessary, how their friendship began before they had ever met, and why Chris moved acr...

John Lovell travels abroad and walks in the footsteps of Leonidas, Socrates and the Apostle Paul. What did these men have in common and what's behind John's heroes having a death wish?

In this episode, John Lovell delivers concrete steps to protect your family from a potential societal collapse and widespread national instability. He moves past basic survival supplies to outline a comprehensive blueprint for enduring the end of the world as we know it. Warrior Poet WEBSITE - https://warriorpoetsociety.comTRAIN with us - https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/train1/Books by John Lovell...

Stop doom-scrolling and start building your mind. In this video, John pulls from a mystery box that contains books that completely re-wired how he thinks about his life, business, relationships, etc.—and discusses why "the books that write you" matter more than the books you write. From heavy-hitting theology and apologetics to the surprising power of classic fiction, we break down why r...

What if the biggest lie about America is the story we were taught about our own founding? In this episode of The John Lovell Show, John sits down with bestselling author Eric Metaxas to talk about his new book, Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World. Eric argues that the American Revolution was not merely a political rebellion or a product of Enlightenment ideals,...

In this episode, John observes that, culturally speaking, many men claiming to be "alpha male" aren't actually alpha male at all. In this episode John shares what an alpha male is, why they matter and five ways to spot a fake.

What should Christians believe about Israel, America, and the chaos in the Middle East? This conversation is a selected segment from a longer podcast with Chadd Wright of 3 of 7 Project, focused on Israel, America, and how Christians should respond. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loVDBiJAPBc&t=2158s The question of Israel has become one of the most divisive topics...